paying it forward...
i've decided to pay it forward and give up something i've been keeping for myself. it's this distressed canvas mosaic. it's an art piece composed of (9) individual 4x4 chunky canvas squares. you can hang these on a wall with or without spaces in between them as these are not connected or you can stack them up on a shelf. this is a very special piece to me - i created it for a ranger project last year for our CHA booth it's one of my favorite art pieces. i've decided to give it away to a lucky winner for doing something good. all you have to do to enter is make a $10 donation by following the information below - think of it as a raffle ticket with the benefit of doing something good. every time you make a $10 donation, you'll get your name entered into the drawing. you can enter/donate as many times as you want to! the drawing will be held on February 2nd. *IMPORTANT: when making your donation, please be sure to include your contact information and then enter the name "cooper" on the line that says "dedication or gift" this will enter you into the drawing...
If you've already made your donation yesterday, not to worry, i will get your contact info from bernie and you will be entered into the drawing for the canvas - thank you.
if you didn't read yesterday's post, here it is again. i'm sure we can all come together to help...
in life i think it's so rewarding when we have a chance to do something good. sometimes it's the simplest thing to change someone's day, sometimes even their life. i truly believe that you get what you give in life, the whole pay it forward kind of thing. a while back i was contacted by a very special person who is doing just that - making a difference and changing lives. her name is bernie berlin and she is a mixed media artist with a heart of gold - she also runs a full time dog rescue "a place to bark". i just wanted to share with you what great things bernie is doing and how she has devoted so much of herself to help our furry friends.
How It Works:
The four charity badges with the most unique donations through America's Giving Challenge will get $50,000 for their cause.
America's Giving Challenge runs only until January 31st.
Donate:
If you are able donate , please donate via the badge a $10 tax deductible donation. We need the most people possible to each donate $10 to A Place to Bark. In order to win the grant we need to have the most amount of donors, not necessarily the amount of money donated.
All donations made to A Place to Bark's Six Degrees Badge, will be matched by the "Zoline Foundation" up to $25,000.00!!! All donations up to June 1st will be counted for the matching donation from the Zoline Foundation.
please click the donate button above to do something good and help out if you can. there's even a video to watch about the wonderful things "a place to bark" and bernie berlin are doing. if you would like to add this badge to your blog, click the share tab to do it. enjoy your weekend - the technique challenge goes up on monday!!! -t!m
Your amazing Tim I love this pay it forward,and Bernie so deserves it for the animals she helps
Jen
Posted by: Jen Crossley | January 13, 2008 at 12:39 AM
What a good cause - I've added another one to her total. Thanks for posting this Tim
Fiona D
Posted by: Fiona | January 13, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Tim, you're amazing. You know how to make something work for the good. I love your idea of "pay it forward". It made me get out of my pity party and pay attention.
Love, Liz
Posted by: Liz Walters--Prescott, AZ | January 13, 2008 at 03:37 AM
Thanks for the info Tim! Hopefully Bernie will get lots of donations via your blog! That is a gorgeous art project! I can see why it is a favorite!
Posted by: Pam | January 13, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Hi Tim, How FABULOUS of you to think of this pay it forward idea. And the idea of having a piece YOU MADE in my home is over the top! Thanks for thinking of this. You're just the best! Have a wonderful Sunday. XOXO, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Barwald | January 13, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Those canvasses are gorgeous! I wish I could help out but I am unable to donate right now (finacially not feesible right now)...good luck with the fundraising! xoxo Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 13, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Hi, Tim:
There is a donate button on "a place to bark" site that link to paypal. Is that the correct one? Thank you.
Posted by: Peggy, from Taiwan | January 13, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Hi again, Tim. Hey, my donation to A Place to Bark showed up under my dh's name/our business name. This doesn't matter, does it? Bless your heart, Tim. XOXO, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Barwald | January 13, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Tim, Thanks A MIllion!!!
The donations have to be made via the badge, not the paypal button on my blog.
They can pay by using paypal if they click the donate button on the badge...
And please anyone reading put your contact information in when you donate.
You all are the BEST!!!
Thanks again..
Bernie
Posted by: Bernie Berlin | January 13, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Tim, What a fantastic idea - Pay it Forward - and what a great cause. You are so giving of yourself and all that is special to you. Bernie is blessed to have you as a friend. Happy Birdthday by the way - what a grand trip to take too! Glad you had such a good time - you deserve every minute!
Posted by: Lisa B. | January 13, 2008 at 07:47 AM
You are one AWESOME guy and I love the fact that you care about animals so much. We have three that we got from shelters and they are the best animals in the world. Having a piece of your artwork in my home would be wonderful but I am just happy to help all the four-legged creatures that we can. You so totally ROCK!
Posted by: Shannon Coyne | January 13, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Tim, you are amazing and what a great way to share your gifts. Pay it Forward is a great way to help those in need and what better receiver than "Mans best Friend". I'm sure Cooper is so proud of you! :) By the way, Happy Happy Birdthday to you! Glad you took the time to take such a fun trip to celebrate. You deserve every minute!!!
Posted by: Lisa B. | January 13, 2008 at 08:09 AM
You're a very generous man,I hope to meet someday. I love the idea of donating money to cause that certainly deserves it. Bernie should be be up for sainthood, it takes a real special person to do what she's doing.
Count me in for donations.
Is there a way to put a tag on my blog that people can click on to help with the donations?
let me know I'd be happy to help keep the momentum going.
If ever in NYC look me up at Tinsel Trading, I'd be happy to show you around.
Terri
Posted by: terri ventura | January 13, 2008 at 08:27 AM
My heart stopped when I saw the photo of the canvas project - it's extraordinarilly cool. Considering I just got my lay-off notice, I'm not sure how many times I can afford to enter but enter I will. Thank you Tim!!!!!
Love Denise (Beer?)
Posted by: Denise Morris | January 13, 2008 at 08:30 AM
What an amazing canvas work of art ... I have made my donation.
Posted by: SmilynStef | January 13, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Tim I made my donation yesterday and Bernie even likes my pooh-bear so I don't know if you will get the information or not. I also put the Badge on my Blog so that others can do it too.
TA
http://carbonescorner.blogspot.com
Posted by: TA | January 13, 2008 at 09:27 AM
wonderful to see that donations double since reading this yesterday
TA
http://carbonescorner.blogspot.com
Posted by: TA | January 13, 2008 at 09:28 AM
you are a precious soul ~ to be so generouus to give this beautiful piece away~
I do hope that Bernie receives an abundance of donations through your blog~ she is such a giving person & soooo deserves the extra monetary help~
xo! ~Bella
p.s. love your youtube vids
Posted by: Izabella~ | January 13, 2008 at 10:07 AM
My dogs, Shelly and Mabel, and I are happy to donate to A place to Bark. Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring piece. I really feel a need to make something based on this. There is something about the rainbow of colors that come together for a larger piece that appeals to me.
Posted by: Tami Bayer | January 13, 2008 at 10:09 AM
oh...forgot to mention I made a donation, can you pleaz oh pleaz enter me in your kool drawing!! ;)
Posted by: Izabella~ | January 13, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Tim: I donated yesterday. I have also added Bernie to my MUST READ blogs and will keep a place to bark as one of my charitable contributions. The work she does is wonderful...Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | January 13, 2008 at 10:37 AM
What a wonderful cause. I just donated $20.00 and I hope I put cooper in the right place to be entered twice for the chance to win this wonderful piece! Kathy Eddy
Posted by: Kathy Eddy | January 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Glad to help out, but I forgot to put the name Cooper in the donation box. I have a Cooper and a Winnie of my own.
Good of you to put your name to this Tim. Sometimes we need others to help make us aware of things.
Posted by: Danielle Gaudet | January 13, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I went and made the donation Tim. My three dogs are family members and it hurts my heart to see other dogs with less so this was something SO easy for me to do. Thanks for posting about it. I live in Nevada and would have no idea about it except for reading it here on your blog.
Julie Phillips
Posted by: Julie Phillips | January 13, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Such a great cause! and i LOVE the artwork that you're raffling too. =) Just donated $50 for five chances to win! {fingers crossed!} Thanks!
Dawn Clement
Posted by: Dawn | January 13, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Here's hoping that this as successful as Ali was last year. Your continuing generousity is so affirming. Thank you.
Lynne
Posted by: lynne | January 13, 2008 at 11:18 AM
i just donated too- i did not include my contact info but i'm so glad to help out. Bernie is doing so much good and so deserves to get that grant! If anyone hasn't read her ATC Workshop book- it's one of my very favorite inspirational books of all time. thanks to you Tim, Claudine, Ali and so many others for giving us all the chance to help this very special cause.
Posted by: gabbe | January 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM
t!m, as I mentioned yesterday, I did donate (but failed to mention Cooper when I did), and I also added the badge to my site - while I don't get a huge amount of traffic, it might result in an extra donation or 2.
I love the art you're going to raffle off - even if I don't win, it's a great source of inspiration - thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ron Perry | January 13, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Wow, do you ever sleep! I made my donation right away yesterday. This is going to put Bernie over the top. My Sister has a Cooper and we so enjoyed your Christmas pictures. Thanks Tim.
Posted by: Pene O | January 13, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I donated via PayPal but it didn't have my name on it...so here it is....
Great cause, love it Tim. You art piece would look fabulous in my new house. **wink**wink**
Mel
TOM Girl in Bellingham, WA
Posted by: Melanie LaVergne | January 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I followed a link from Ali Edwards blog and made a donation without reading anything. You'd think I'd learn. I'm a teacher and always tell my students to read all instructions.
I'm so glad you're helping out with this. I've read about Bernie Berlin's work with animals before, and it's inspiring. So is your willingness to RAK one of your favorite art pieces for the cause.
Daria Carraro
Posted by: Daria Carraro | January 13, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I followed a link on Ali Edward's blog to come here and make my donation without first reading any of your blog. You would think I'd learn to read first. I'm a teacher, and I always tell my students to read all of the instruction before doing anything. I figured I knew how to make a donation, and I did. And, fortunately or unfortunately, I've had lots of practice with PayPal. LOL. The donation is the important part.
I've read about Bernie Berlin's work with animals before, and it's inspiring. So is your willingness to RAK one of your favorite art pieces. Thank you for helping out with this endeavor.
Daria Carraro
Posted by: Daria Carraro | January 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I've read about A Place to Bark before and think it's a great cause. How wonderful of you to give of yourself and 'pay it forward' in the process.
Love the canvases!
Posted by: Carole | January 13, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Tim thanks for making us aware of this organization and how we can help... I've donated on Cooper's behalf via Tim Holtz. Come on ladies in blogland... add the link to your blog to help generate the donations needed. Think of all those helpless animals that could really use our help! And as an added bonus you could win some original artwork for Tim - what could be better!
Posted by: Kathy T | January 13, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Donation sent - you're amazing - have I told you that lately?
#1 ;-)
Posted by: Tigger | January 13, 2008 at 01:51 PM
THIS IS A GREAT CAUSE! I SENT MY DONATION!
Posted by: NANCY | January 13, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Thanks for raising the awareness of such a wonderful cause.
Posted by: Denise Mares | January 13, 2008 at 02:14 PM
You are so totally generous, who ever wins those canvases will love them, they are gorgeous, so very cool!
Posted by: Felicia | January 13, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Gee Tim, didnt Bernie write the book of ATC's....workshop? I have that book! We have several dogs too. Good cause!
Posted by: Karen English | January 13, 2008 at 02:21 PM
What an amazing thing to do...and what an amazing piece of art! I hope it's okay...i posted this at 2Peas.
Posted by: kathy r | January 13, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Tim, your heart is even more beautiful than your art.
Posted by: Ally | January 13, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Wow Tim! you are amazing! I am going to go through my art stash and find something to give to the cause as well. What Bernie does for the animals is so wonderful, she needs all of our help to continue saving these amazing creatures. Thank you so much for spreading the word and for your generosity!
Posted by: claudine hellmuth | January 13, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Tim...WooHoo... that is fabulous!! My daughter and son-in-law recently got their wonderful, lovable, adorable, cutest best dog ever from Bernie! The work she does is so important! So many lives are saved through her efforts and many people are blessed with the companionship of these loving creatures! Thanks so much for helping get the word out and for donating such a wonderful piece of your art to the cause.
Carol in Massachusetts
http://terranovadesign.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carol in Mass. | January 13, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Nikki, my yellow lab and I, just donated to this wonderful cause. All the charities I donate to are related to helping animals. I would adopt all of them if I could!
michelleB - and Nikki
Posted by: Michelle | January 13, 2008 at 06:13 PM
What a great cause! Harley, Zuzu and Pixie would love for me to donate. I'm going to set up a company match so they will get even more funds!
Posted by: Stacey | January 13, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I also donated yesterday....I watched a couple of Bernie's videos and also visited her blog. How touching! She is truly an angel and the dogs and cats she takes in are blessed to have her. Thanks, Tim!
Posted by: Linda | January 13, 2008 at 08:18 PM
What a wonderful thing to do! I am a BIG animal lover...2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 geckos and a bearded dragon. Oh, and a tank full of fish! I'd have more if my hubby would let me. This is a wonderful way to help - going to add Bernie's Badge to my blog too!
Helen Onulak
Posted by: Helen | January 13, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Tim, what a wonderful cause especially knowing it has your backing. Since I own a miniature beagle named Reba, making a donation was not a problem for me.
Your distressed canvass is totally awesome. Boy do I have the perfect spot for it; and boy would I love to own a Tim Holtz original.
Posted by: Joanne Drozdowski (tojoco) | January 13, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Finally got the human to make a donation.
She was trying to remember a line from the movie, "you and this dead-beat are in a Mother Theresa conga line?" Something like that...
Flame (Hey to hat dog!)
Posted by: Flame | January 13, 2008 at 10:00 PM
What a great cause. I watched both videos and was very moved by the kindness shown to these poor creatures. I will donate (and get a "Lottery Ticket" to win the Art canvases) after the 15th of the month. Woof! Woof! Meow!
Posted by: Erin Glee | January 13, 2008 at 10:13 PM